Nov 23, 2024  
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PSY-RSS04 Presenting Research: Matters of Form

0.5 semester credits


Introduces students to the two potential formats for School of Psychology dissertations. Helps student understand what information should be contained in the various chapters and sections of a dissertation using either format. Provides extensive training in the logic and methods for table construction using APA format.
Delivery Method: In person
Grading Default: Credit/No Credit Only
Learning Outcome(s):  

  1. Recognize the differences between quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and theoretical dissertations.
  2. Locate the structural specifications for the traditional and for the alternative “publication-ready” dissertation format on MyFielding.
  3. Discuss how to prepare the written dissertation according to APA and FGU style requirements.
  4. Recognize what belongs in each section of the dissertation.
  5. Prepare simple statistical tables using APA format.
  6. Describe the sequence of steps in the dissertation process, from start to finish.

 



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